Operations Manager

JR United Kingdom; Watford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Operations Manager to join their Senior Management Team in Watford. This pivotal role involves overseeing warehouse and service departments, ensuring efficient operations while driving growth targets. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a robust understanding of health and safety regulations, and the ability to manage teams effectively. With a focus on commercial awareness and problem-solving, this position offers a unique opportunity to influence key decisions and contribute to the organization's success. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in a similar operations management role.
• Proficient in using warehouse management systems and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse and service departments to achieve sales targets.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and manage logistics contracts.

Skills

Warehouse Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Team Management

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

IT Literacy

Commercial Awareness

Multitasking

Education

Experience in Operations Management

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Navision

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Operations Manager, Watford, Hertfordshire

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Client:

Reed - UNLIMITED

Location:

Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

As the Operations Manager, you will be a member of the Senior Management Team and involved in the running of KOKI Group UK Ltd, the UK distributor of Metabo and HiKOKI power tools. You are individually responsible for the warehouse and service departments and will have a real opportunity to be involved with key decisions that will drive the organisation towards its growth targets.

• Responsible for the effective, efficient, safe, and clean operation (input, storage, and output) of the warehouse and service departments for both the Metabo and HiKOKI brands, and therefore having a major influence on achieving monthly sales targets.
• Managing the warehouse team (five members) and service team (three members), including monitoring their performance and supporting their development.
• To be the Health & Safety Officer for both companies, ensuring health and safety is maintained at the highest possible level.
• Responsibility for the main contracts affecting warehouse operations including logistics (carriage in and out), waste management, and recycling.
• Managing the relationship with third-party inventory storage providers.
• Ensuring the accuracy of inventory records and the periodic activity requirements of the finance IT system.
• Previous experience of at least three years in a similar role.
• IT literate with proficient use of WMS, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent communication skills with a professional manner and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, key stakeholders, and outsourced resources.
• Strong commercial and business awareness.
• Self-motivated with the ability to make decisions, prioritize, and multitask.
• Adaptable, proactive, and a team player.
• Robust problem-solving skills.

Desirable but not essential:

• Previous use of Microsoft Navision.

Benefits (upon successful completion of probation):